Man charged with child porn offences found dead

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A man charged during a massive police crackdown on internet child pornography was today found dead at his West Australian home after failing to attend court.

Australind electrician Kim Della-Vedova, 46, was charged with three counts of possessing child pornography on Monday as a result of police raids carried out at more than 55 addresses throughout the state.

When he failed to appear in Bunbury Court of Petty Sessions this morning, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest but before police could act on the warrant, a friend had reported his death.

"His body was discovered by a friend who was concerned for his welfare and who had attended at his address that morning," Detective Sergeant Darren Kelly, of Australind police, said.

"The Australind police were subsequently notified and attended and confirmed it was Kim Della-Vedova."

Det Sgt Kelly said Della-Vedova's body was found in his car parked at the side of the house and there were no suspicious circumstances.

"From what we can ascertain so far, it appears he has died by his own hand as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning," he said.

Police said they had no reason to be concerned for Della-Vedova's welfare during their dealings with him earlier in the week, stating he had fully cooperated.

Australind police are conducting an investigation on behalf of the coroner.

The total number charged in the state rose to 25 today after police laid child pornography charges against another man.

A large number of the alleged offenders, including two schoolteachers, fronted courts today.

In Perth Court of Petty Sessions this morning, 24-year-old Alan John Vella, an employee of St Brigid's Primary School in Middle Swan, indicated his intention to plead guilty to one count of supplying child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.

Vella was released on bail to reappear in the same court on October 21.

Fellow schoolteacher Martin Peter Ernest Goodall, 46, who is employed by Iona Presentation College in Mosman Park, also appeared before Magistrate Frank Cullen today.

His two charges of possessing child porn were adjourned until October 22 to allow him to seek further legal advice.

A further nine men - including Peter Colin Venning, 42, who was dismissed from his role as electorate officer for Labor Southern River MLA Paul Andrews after being charged with one count of possessing child porn - also had their cases adjourned for several weeks after appearing in Perth magistrates court.